Support posts and columns are a rather old concept in construction and architecture. They are used mainly to support beams, ceilings and heavy structures. Nowadays the latest materials and technologies make it possible to build quite long girders and massive structures without intermediate support. Despite the evolution of technologies and materials in this day and age, the construction of handcrafted wooden houses, cabins and cottages relies on natural materials, the same ones that were used in the distant past. Some architectural concepts in the construction of wooden houses, bathhouses and cottages might require columns.
What materials to use for columns
It is certainly possible to use any suitable materials for support posts, but then it will be a mixing of styles. If you decided to build a stylish wooden house from round logs and two-edged cant using ancient Canadian and Norwegian methods, in that case handcrafted wooden columns will the best choice for architectural solutions.
You can commission the North House company to manufacture wooden support columns. They can have square or circular cross sections. We can also decorate them with carvings and ornaments. Posts with ancient ornaments that are manufactured by our company will become not only a reliable architectural element, but will also adorn the interior of your house, creating a unique cosy atmosphere and an unparalleled mood.